California Governor Gavin Newsom is getting roasted for his new podcast. Comedian Tim Dillon didn’t hold back, calling out Newsom for focusing on interviews instead of fixing his state’s problems. People are fed up with crime, homelessness, and high costs driving folks out of California. But Newsom’s busy chatting with guests like Steve Bannon and Charlie Kirk, trying to look like a “chill guy” instead of doing his job.
Dillon mocked Newsom’s attempt to rebrand himself as a moderate. He joked that the governor wants to erase his far-left record ahead of a possible 2028 presidential run. “All that other stuff you heard about me? The crime, the lockdowns, the chaos? That ain’t me,” Dillon said, imitating Newsom’s podcast persona. The comedian called it a pathetic pivot from a leader who let his state become a “crime-infested hellhole.”
The podcast idea is flopping hard. Dillon compared it to a bad reality show, saying nobody asked for a governor-turned-podcaster. Californians want safe streets and affordable homes, not ads read by a politician they didn’t vote for. Newsom’s team clearly thinks cozying up to conservatives will make him look reasonable, but voters aren’t buying it.
Megyn Kelly piled on, calling Newsom’s strategy “opportunistic.” She said he’s copying Dillon’s style but failing to connect. Real leaders stick to their principles instead of chasing trends. Newsom flip-flops on issues like transgender athletes in sports whenever polls shift. That’s why his popularity keeps dropping—people see right through the act.
California’s problems keep growing. The state lost residents for years thanks to high taxes and bad policies. COVID lockdowns crushed small businesses while Newsom dined at fancy restaurants. Now he’s too busy podcasting to clean up the mess he made. It’s a slap in the face to folks struggling just to get by.
Conservatives say this is classic liberal hypocrisy. Democrats lecture Americans about “unity” but can’t even run their own states properly. Newsom’s podcast proves he cares more about his image than serving the people. Instead of fixing California, he’s auditioning for a TV gig or the White House.
The backlash shows voters are tired of empty gestures. They want leaders who deliver results, not smooth-talking celebs. Newsom’s podcast might get clicks, but it won’t solve homelessness or make streets safer. Until he focuses on real work, California will keep sinking—and so will his political dreams.
In the end, Tim Dillon’s takedown hits the bullseye. Gavin Newsom’s podcast is a desperate distraction from his failures. Conservatives see right through the charade. Real change starts with accountability, not PR stunts.
